Lively Wedding & Elopement photography for fun couples in Chicago and the Midwest

My name is Tim and I help couples take the fear out of photos. No matter who you are, I make you look like rockstars by ensuring picture-taking is painless. Together we create natural, timeless images that are just as unique as you are.

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I achieve natural, soulful photos by creating a relaxed setting that puts you both at ease.

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I communicate with you months in advance to craft a timeline that ensures a stress-free wedding day.

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I strike a balance between getting important photos and you enjoying quality time with friends and family.

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I love to utilize the architecture of the city to provide stunning backdrops for your photos.

"From first contact to final photo, Tim was the perfect photographer. He patiently and promptly answered any questions we had. While not shy about his opinions and vision when asked, he was carefully tuned to our aesthetic and wishes, even making all necessary adjustments when COVID changed everything about our wedding."

Katie and Marc

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"Tim did an amazing job capturing our wedding day! He was easy to work with and made sure we got all of the shots we wanted! The final products were beautiful. We got so many compliments from family and friends."

Aditi and Kent

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"I have followed Tim on IG for years and love his city pictures, so I knew he would be incredible as a wedding photographer for our downtown Chicago wedding. He was so easy to work with, from our initial meeting with his portfolio, through email communications leading up to the big day, and was so incredible on the actual day."

Leslie and Sean

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"Tim was absolutely exceptional! He takes some of the best pictures you will ever see! But there are a lot of people that can “take good pictures.” What separates Tim is his incredible professionalism and his obvious passion for what he does."

Yolanda and Bizhan

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"You want Tim as your photographer! There are no gimmicks and you will be absolutely satisfied with the shots you get. He takes his work seriously and will make you feel like your wedding is the most important thing on his agenda."

Nathalie and Andrei

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"Tim is hands down a phenomenal photographer! He is professional, knowledgeable, kind, and passionate about his work. Most importantly, he made both myself and husband feel comfortable in front of the camera."

Ashley and Brandon

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"My Husband and I are so happy that we hired Tim to capture our special day. Tim has a professional demeanor and is very easy to work with. We love all of the photos so much! It is an amazing experience to look through all of our photos and instantly be brought back to our day. We can't thank Tim enough for flawlessly capturing a once in a lifetime moment."

Carrie and Matt

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"Working with Tim was truly a pleasure from start to finish. He made a wonderful impression on us at our initial meeting, where he presented his services and showed us his beautiful photography. He was professional and responsive every step of the way."

Midori and Ibrahim

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Lively Wedding & Elopement photography for fun couples in Chicago and the Midwest

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Katie and Marc

Aditi and Kent

Leslie and Sean

Yolanda and Bizhan

Nathalie and Andrei

Ashley and Brandon

Carrie and Matt

Midori and Ibrahim

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